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The 10 greatest World Cup matches of all time

1 France 43 New Zealand 31 (1999 semi-final) A majestic second-half performance that shakes the world, above. Sadly for the French, and for all the non-Aussie fans in Cardiff the following week, they are unable to raise an encore and become the first side to lose two World Cup finals

2 New Zealand 45 England 29(1995 semi-final) The day Jonah Lomu plays human skittles with England defenders — the big man’s first ‘strike’ consigns Tony Underwood to a starring role in a pizza ad